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The Thomas Pennant Barton Shakespeare Collection at the Boston Public Library

The Thomas Pennant Barton Collection is acknowledged as one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in a public institution focusing on the writings of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The collection was the first in the United States to include the first four folios of the collected works of William Shakespeare, as well as some 45 early quarto editions of individual plays, many published during Shakespeare’s lifetime. As the preeminent Shakespeare collection from 19th-centu...



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Macbeth : a tragedy
Macbeth : a tragedy
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Jennens, Charles, 1700-1773, editor; Owen, W. (William), -1793, bookseller; Ryland, William Wynne, 1732-1783, engraver; Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776, artist; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; W. Bowyer and J. Nichols (London, England), printer
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Edited by Charles Jennens (Maslen & Lancaster)
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Mr. VVilliam Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
Mr. VVilliam Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Hemige, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627 editor; Blount, Edward, active 1588 - 1632, bookseller; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, Bookseller; Jaggard William, 1569-1623, printer; Jaggard, Isaac, -1627, printer; Droeshout, Martin, 1601 -, engraver; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, former owner; Lewis, Charles, 1786 -...
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This, the first edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as the First Folio. Printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount, the First Folio contains 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the First Folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that frequently contained significant textual divergences between editions.
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The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark
The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Young, Robert, -1643, printer; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Clarke & Bedford, binder
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Signatures: A-N⁴.
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Sir Uvedale Price, On the picturesque
Sir Uvedale Price, On the picturesque
by Price, Uvedale, Sir, 1747-1829; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848, contributor
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Engraved title vignette
Topics: Landscape gardening, Aesthetics
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Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Cotes, Thomas, -1641, printer; Allot, Robert, active 1625-1636?, bookseller; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, bookseller; Hawkins, Richard, -1637?, bookseller; Meighan, Richard, bookseller; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Heber,...
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This, the second edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as "the second folio." The so-called "first folio" was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that were often edited poorly, with...
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The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark : as it is now acted at His Highness the Duke of York's theatre
The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark : as it is now acted at His Highness the Duke of York's theatre
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Clark, Andrew, -approximately 1678; Martyn, John, active 1649-1680; Herringman, Henry, -1704; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Bentley, Richard, -1697, bookseller
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In this edition the imprint is in five lines. It is false; in fact printed ca 1683-4 for Richard Bentley. Cf. PBSA, June 2018, p. 183-99.
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Seneca his tenne tragedies
Seneca his tenne tragedies
by Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D; Heywood, Jasper, 1535-1598; Studley, John, 1545?-1590?; Newton, Thomas, 1542?-1607; Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614; T. N. (Thomas Nuce), d. 1617; Boston Public Library. Thomas Pennant Barton Collection of Shakespeare
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"The epistle dedicatory" signed: Thomas Newton
Topics: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D, Octavia, consort of Nero, Emperor of Rome, ca. 42-62,...
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The essayes, or, Morall, politike and millitarie discourses of Lo. Michaell de Montaigne, Knight of the noble Order of St. Michaell, and one of the gentlemen in ordinary of the French King, Henry the Third his chamber : the first booke
The essayes, or, Morall, politike and millitarie discourses of Lo. Michaell de Montaigne, Knight of the noble Order of St. Michaell, and one of the gentlemen in ordinary of the French King, Henry the Third his chamber : the first booke
by Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592; Florio, John, 1553?-1625, translator; Simmes, Valentine, active 1585-1622, printer; Blount, Edward, active 1588-1632, bookseller; James I, King of England, 1566-1625, attributed name, former owner; Gordon, Robert, 1580-1656, former owner; Hemenway, Augustus, former owner; Collier, John Payne, 1789-1883, autographer; Matthews, Alfred, binder
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A translation of: Essais
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The tragedy of Mustapha
The tragedy of Mustapha
by Greville, Fulke, Baron Brooke, 1554-1628; Windet, John, -1610, printer; Butter, Nathaniel, -1664, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Published anonymously. By Fulke Greville, Baron Brooke
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The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
by Wolfe, Reyner, -1573; Harrison, William, 1534-1593; Stanyhurst, Richard, 1547-1618; Bynneman, Henry, -1583, printer; Harrison, John, -1617, bookseller; Higgs, William Simonds, former owner; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the first edition of a work commonly known as Holinshed's Chronicles, was issued under four variant imprints, each bearing the name of a different bookseller (J. Harrison, L. Harrison, J. Hunne, G. Bishop). According to Pforzheimer, "many copies have been made-up by later owners who combined parts having different imprints." The copy described herein is one such example, with part 1 bearing the imprint of John Harrison, and parts 2 (The historie of Ireland) and 3 (The chronicles...
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Voyages très-curieux & très renommez faits en Moscovie, Tartarie, et Perse
Voyages très-curieux & très renommez faits en Moscovie, Tartarie, et Perse
by Olearius, Adam, 1603-1671; Le Cène, Michel-Charles, 1683?-1743, publisher; Wicquefort, Abraham de, 1606-1682, translator; Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733, editor; Sartorius, Jakob Christoph, engraver; Witsen, Nicolaas, 1641-1717, engraver; Berthot, libraire, bookseller
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The original Offt begehrte Beschreibung der newen orientalischen Reise ... appeared in 1647, including J.A. von Mandelslo's short account of his voyage in India and Africa (first published in 1645). The voyages of Mandelslo, edited from his papers, were published by Olearius in 1658. The first edition of Wicquefort's translation appeared in Paris, 1656; the 2nd, "augmentée ... d'une 2de partie contenant le voyage de Jean Albert de Mandeslo, Paris 1659, and Leyde, P. van der Aa, 1719, 4...
Topic: Voyages and travels
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Monasticon anglicanum, or, The history of the ancient abbies, monasteries, hospitals, cathedral and collegiate churches, with their dependencies in England and Wales : also of all such Scotch, Irish, and French monastaries, as did in any manner relate to those in England ...
Monasticon anglicanum, or, The history of the ancient abbies, monasteries, hospitals, cathedral and collegiate churches, with their dependencies in England and Wales : also of all such Scotch, Irish, and French monastaries, as did in any manner relate to those in England ...
by Dugdale, William, Sir, 1605-1686; Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, engraver; King, Daniel, d. 1664?, artist, engraver
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Title page in red and black ink
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The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
by Wolfe, Reyner, -1573; Harrison, William, 1534-1593; Stanyhurst, Richard, 1547-1618; Bynneman, Henry, -1583, printer; Harrison, John, -1617, bookseller; Higgs, William Simonds, former owner; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the first edition of a work commonly known as Holinshed's Chronicles, was issued under four variant imprints, each bearing the name of a different bookseller (J. Harrison, L. Harrison, J. Hunne, G. Bishop). According to Pforzheimer, "many copies have been made-up by later owners who combined parts having different imprints." The copy described herein is one such example, with part 1 bearing the imprint of John Harrison, and parts 2 (The historie of Ireland) and 3 (The chronicles...
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The tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark : as it is now acted by Her Majesties Servants
The tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark : as it is now acted by Her Majesties Servants
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710; Wellington, Richard, -1715, bookseller; Rumball, Edmund, -1702 or 1703, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Thomas Betterton's stage version (Folger Shakespeare card catalog)
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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'Tis pitty shee's a whore : acted by the Queenes Maiesties Seruants, at the Phaenix in Drury-Lane
'Tis pitty shee's a whore : acted by the Queenes Maiesties Seruants, at the Phaenix in Drury-Lane
by Ford, John, 1586-approximately 1640; Okes, Nicholas, printer; Collins, Richard, active 1630-1636, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Signatures: A² B-K⁴.
Topic: Incest
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The progresses and public processions of Queen Elizabeth. : Among which are interspersed other solemnities, public expenditures, and remarkable events during the reign of that illustrious princess. Collected from original manuscripts, scarce pamphlets, corporation records, parochial registers, &c., &c. Illustrated, with historical notes
The progresses and public processions of Queen Elizabeth. : Among which are interspersed other solemnities, public expenditures, and remarkable events during the reign of that illustrious princess. Collected from original manuscripts, scarce pamphlets, corporation records, parochial registers, &c., &c. Illustrated, with historical notes
by Nichols, John, 1745-1826
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Vol 1 has half title, preface and indices of places and persons visited prior to frontispiece and title page
Topics: Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, Processions, Visits of state, Monarchy
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The vvorkes of Beniamin Ionson : the second volume : containing these playes, viz ..
The vvorkes of Beniamin Ionson : the second volume : containing these playes, viz ..
by Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Meighan, Richard, bookseller; Walkley, Thomas, -1658?, bookseller; Beale, John, -1643, printer; Dawson, John, -1648? printer; Alsop, Bernard, printer; Fawcett, Thomas, active 1621-1643, printer; Holte, Lister, Sir, 1720-1770, former owner; Bartlett, A.L., former owner
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Continued from title page: "1. Bartholomew Fayre. 2. The staple of newes. 3. The Divell is an asse."
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Ouid's Metamorphosis : Englished, mythologiz'd, and represented in figures : An essay to the translation of Virgil's Aeneis
Ouid's Metamorphosis : Englished, mythologiz'd, and represented in figures : An essay to the translation of Virgil's Aeneis
by Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D; Sandys, George, 1578-1644, translator; Cleyn, Franz, 1590?-1658, artist; Savery, Salomon, 1594-1665, engraver; Virgil. Aeneis. Liber 1. English; Lichfield, John, active 1605-1635, printer; Stansby, William, active 1597-1638, printer; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB (RL); Dallaway, James, 1763-1834, former owner. MB (RL); Cutter, Abram Edmands, 1822- former owner. MB (RL)
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Additional place of imprint and printer from ESTC
Topic: Metamorphosis
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Polimanteia, or, The meanes lawfull and vnlawfull, to iudge of the fall of a common-wealth, against the friuolous and foolish coniectures of this age : whereunto is added, a letter from England to her three daughters, Cambridge, Oxford, Innes of Court, and to all the rest of her inhabitants : perswading them to a constant vnitie of what religion soever they are, for the defence of our dread soveraigne, and natiue cuntry: most requisite for this time wherein wee now live
Polimanteia, or, The meanes lawfull and vnlawfull, to iudge of the fall of a common-wealth, against the friuolous and foolish coniectures of this age : whereunto is added, a letter from England to her three daughters, Cambridge, Oxford, Innes of Court, and to all the rest of her inhabitants : perswading them to a constant vnitie of what religion soever they are, for the defence of our dread soveraigne, and natiue cuntry: most requisite for this time wherein wee now live
by Covell, William, -1614?; Clerke, William, active 1595; Legat, John, -1620, printer; Orwin, Thomas, -1593, printer; Bankworth, Richard, -1614, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Bedford, Francis, 1799-1883, binder; Booth, Lionel, active 19th century, bookseller
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Dedication signed: W.C., i.e. William Covell
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The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke
The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Stansby, William, active 1597-1638, printer; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Harris, John, 1791?-1873, facsimilist; Clarke & Bedford, binder
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Printed in 1625. For further information see Hailey, Carter R. "The dating game: new evidence for the dates of Q4 Romeo and Juliet and Q4 Hamlet." Shakespeare quarterly (58.3 (2007)): 367-387
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797,...
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Chetwind, Philip, publisher; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Daniel, Roger, printer; Warren, Alice, printer; Hayes, John, 1633 or 1634-1705, printer; S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson (Firm), auctioneer; Harward, John, former owner; Barton, Thomas...
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This book, commonly known as "the third folio," is the third edition, first issue of the collected plays of William Shakespeare. The so-called "first folio" was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that were often...
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797,...
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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The works of Shakespear : in six volumes
The works of Shakespear : in six volumes
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718. Some account of the life, &c. of Mr. William Shakespear; Tonson, Jacob, -1735, bookseller; Vertue, George, 1684-1756, engraver; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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With a cancel general title page and the original title pages to vols. 2-6 bearing the title "The works of Mr. William Shakespear" and the imprint: Printed for Jacob Tonson, MDCCXXIII
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A select collection of old plays
A select collection of old plays
by Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764, ed
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Title page vignette in all volumes
Topic: English drama
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Phaedri, Augusti Caesaris liberti, Fabularum Aesopiarum libri quinque ; notis perpetuis illustrati, & cum integris aliorum observationibvs
Phaedri, Augusti Caesaris liberti, Fabularum Aesopiarum libri quinque ; notis perpetuis illustrati, & cum integris aliorum observationibvs
by Phaedrus; Laurentius, Johannes, active 1667-1677, editor; Janssonius van Waesberghe, Johannes, 1644-1705, bookseller; Vidua Elizei Weyerstraet, bookseller; Hagens, Christopher, active 1664, engraver
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With added illustrated engraved t.p. signed "Chr: Hagens sculp."
Topics: Fables, Fables, Latin, Fables, Greek
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The jealous lovers : a comedie presented to Their Gracious Majesties at Cambridge, by the students of Trinity-Colledge
The jealous lovers : a comedie presented to Their Gracious Majesties at Cambridge, by the students of Trinity-Colledge
by Randolph, Thomas, 1605-1635; Buck, Thomas, printer; Buck, John, active 1625-1635, printer; Ireland, Richard, active 1634-1652, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Holgate, William, former owner; Riviere, Robert, 1808-1882, binder
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In verse
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797,...
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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A treatise of specters, or, Straunge sights, visions, and apparitions appearing sensibly vnto men : wherein is delivered the nature of spirites, angels, and divels, their power and properties : as also of witches, sorcerers, enchanters, and such like : with a table of the contents of the severall chapters annexed in the end of the booke : newly done out of French into English
A treatise of specters, or, Straunge sights, visions, and apparitions appearing sensibly vnto men : wherein is delivered the nature of spirites, angels, and divels, their power and properties : as also of witches, sorcerers, enchanters, and such like : with a table of the contents of the severall chapters annexed in the end of the booke : newly done out of French into English
by Loyer, Pierre le, 1550-1634; Jones, Zachary, translator; James I, King of England, 1566-1625, dedicatee; Catherine de Medicis, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France, 1519-1589, dedicatee; Simmes, Valentine, active 1585-1622, printer; Lownes, Matthew, -1625, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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A translation by Zachary Jones of: Loyer, Pierre le. Discours des spectres, ou visions et apparitions d'esprits, comme anges, demons, at ames, se monstrans visibles aux hommes
Topics: Apparitions, Demonology, Supernatural, Apparitions, Demonology, Supernatural
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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The discouerie of witchcraft, : wherein the lewde dealing of witches and witchmongers is notablie detected, the knauerie of coniurors, the impietie of inchantors, the follie of soothsaiers, the impudent falshood of cousenors, the infidelitie of atheists, the pestilent practices of Pythonists, the curiositie of figure casters, the vanitie of dreamers, the beggerlie art of alcumystrie, the abhomination of idolatrie, the horrible art of poisoning, the vertue and power of naturall magike, and all the conueiances of legierdemaine and iuggling are deciphered: and many other things opened, which have long lien hidden, howbeit verie necessarie to be knowne. : Heerevnto is added a treatise vpon the nature and substance of spirits and diuels, & c
The discouerie of witchcraft, : wherein the lewde dealing of witches and witchmongers is notablie detected, the knauerie of coniurors, the impietie of inchantors, the follie of soothsaiers, the impudent falshood of cousenors, the infidelitie of atheists, the pestilent practices of Pythonists, the curiositie of figure casters, the vanitie of dreamers, the beggerlie art of alcumystrie, the abhomination of idolatrie, the horrible art of poisoning, the vertue and power of naturall magike, and all the conueiances of legierdemaine and iuggling are deciphered: and many other things opened, which have long lien hidden, howbeit verie necessarie to be knowne. : Heerevnto is added a treatise vpon the nature and substance of spirits and diuels, & c
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Imprint from colophon, date from title page.
Topics: Witchcraft, Magic, Demonology
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The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorned with cuts. : Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq
The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorned with cuts. : Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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A declaration of egregious popish impostures to with-draw the harts of Her Maiesties subiects from their allegeance, and from the truth of Christian religion professed in England, vnder the pretence of casting out deuils practised by Edmunds, alias Weston a Iesuit, and diuers Romish priests his wicked associates : where-unto are annexed the copies of the confessions, and examinations of the parties themselues, which were pretended to be possessed, and dispossessed, taken vpon oath before her Maiesties commissioners, for causes ecclesiasticall
A declaration of egregious popish impostures to with-draw the harts of Her Maiesties subiects from their allegeance, and from the truth of Christian religion professed in England, vnder the pretence of casting out deuils practised by Edmunds, alias Weston a Iesuit, and diuers Romish priests his wicked associates : where-unto are annexed the copies of the confessions, and examinations of the parties themselues, which were pretended to be possessed, and dispossessed, taken vpon oath before her Maiesties commissioners, for causes ecclesiasticall
by Harsnett, Samuel, 1561-1631; Roberts, James, -1618?, printer; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Preface signed: S.H
Topics: Weston, William, 1550-1615, Catholic Church, Exorcism
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The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorned with cuts. : Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq
The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorned with cuts. : Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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The louers melancholy : acted at the Priuate House in the Blacke Friers, and publikely at the Globe by the Kings Maiesties Seruants
The louers melancholy : acted at the Priuate House in the Blacke Friers, and publikely at the Globe by the Kings Maiesties Seruants
by Ford, John, 1586-approximately 1640; Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619. Hymens triumph; Kingston, Felix, printer; Seile, Henry, 1595-1660, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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The Tragedy Of Hoffman, or, A Reuenge for a Father. : As it hath bin diuers times acted with great applause, at the Phenix in Druery-Lane
The Tragedy Of Hoffman, or, A Reuenge for a Father. : As it hath bin diuers times acted with great applause, at the Phenix in Druery-Lane
by Chettle, Henry, d. 1607?; Norton, John, d. ca. 1640, printer; Perry, Hugh, 17th cent., bookseller; Mitford, S., former owner
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Signatures: A² B-K⁴ L².
Topics: English drama (Tragedy), English drama, European drama
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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Mr William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies : unto which is added, seven plays never before printed in folio ..
Mr William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies : unto which is added, seven plays never before printed in folio ..
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Herringman, Henry, -1704, bookseller; Knight, Joseph, active 1684-1691, bookseller; Saunders, Francis, active 1684-1699, bookseller; Roberts, Robert, -1702?, printer; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Goldsmid, Isaac L....
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This, the fourth edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as the Fourth Folio. The so-called First Folio was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that frequently contained significant textual divergences...
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The works of Shakespear in eight volumes : the genuine text (collated with all the former editions, and then corrected and emended) is here settled, being restored from the blunders of the first editors, and the interpolations of the two last : with a comment and notes, critical and explanatory
The works of Shakespear in eight volumes : the genuine text (collated with all the former editions, and then corrected and emended) is here settled, being restored from the blunders of the first editors, and the interpolations of the two last : with a comment and notes, critical and explanatory
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction, editor; Birt, Samuel, -1755, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1699-1755, bookseller; Shewell, Thomas, active 1744-1748, bookseller; Lintot, Henry, 1703-1758, bookseller; Hitch, Charles, -1764, bookseller; Brindley, John, -1758, bookseller; Draper, Somerset, bookseller; Wellington, Richard, bookseller; New, E., active 18th century bookseller; Dodd, Benjamin, -1765, bookseller;...
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Contains the dramatic works only, with an engraved portrait of Shakespeare by Vertue, after the Chandos portrait, at the front of volume. 1
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The shoo-makers holy-day, or, The gentle craft : with the humorous life of Simon Eyre, shoo-maker, and Lord Mayor of London : as it was acted before the Queenes most excellent Majesty on New yeares day at night, by the right Honourable Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admirall of England, his servants
The shoo-makers holy-day, or, The gentle craft : with the humorous life of Simon Eyre, shoo-maker, and Lord Mayor of London : as it was acted before the Queenes most excellent Majesty on New yeares day at night, by the right Honourable Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admirall of England, his servants
by Dekker, Thomas, approximately 1572-1632; Wright, John, -1646, bookseller; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Moore, Sam, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Eliot's Court Press, printer; Clarke & Bedford, binder
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Anonymous. By Thomas Dekker
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The arte of rhetorique : for the use of all soche as are studious of eloquence
The arte of rhetorique : for the use of all soche as are studious of eloquence
by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581; Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536. Matrimonii encomium. English; Kingston, John, active 1553-approximately 1584, printer; Lilly, Joseph, 1804-1870, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Riviere, Robert, 1808-1882, binder; Terry, Henry, former owner
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Date precedes imprint on title page
Topics: Rhetoric, Oratory
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A king, and no king : acted at the Blacke-Fryars, by His Maiesties Seruants
A king, and no king : acted at the Blacke-Fryars, by His Maiesties Seruants
by Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625; Matthewes, Augustine, printer; Hawkins, Richard, -1637?, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Edition statement precedes statement of responsibility on title page; authors' names within brackets
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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Rvle a wife and have a wife : a comoedy : acted by His Majesties servants
Rvle a wife and have a wife : a comoedy : acted by His Majesties servants
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The minor plot is from Cervantes' El casamiento enganoso, one of the Novelas exemplares
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Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Cotes, Thomas, -1641, printer; Cotes, Richard, -1653, printer; Allot, Robert, active 1625-1636?, bookseller; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, bookseller; Hawkins, Richard, -1637? bookseller; Meighan, Richard, bookseller; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674;...
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This, the second edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as the Second Folio. The so-called First Folio was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the First Folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that frequently contained significant textual divergences...
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The works of Shakespeare : in seven volumes : collated with the oldest copies, and corrected, with notes, explanatory, and critical
The works of Shakespeare : in seven volumes : collated with the oldest copies, and corrected, with notes, explanatory, and critical
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744; Tonson, Jacob, d. 1735, bookseller; Clay, Francis, d. 1738, bookseller; Feales, William, bookseller; Wellington, Richard, fl. 1735-1740, bookseller; Arlaud, Benoît, d. 1719, printmaker; Duchange, Gaspard, 1662-1757, engraver; Maise, Sarah, former owner; Murray, J., former owner; A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch (Firm), bookseller
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This is the large paper issue printed in 75 copies, with gutter margin of approximately 1.5 cm. There is also a small paper issue with approximate height of 21 cm and gutter margin of approximately .7 cm. The letterpress of the two issues is identical
Topic: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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Mr. William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies ..
Mr. William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies ..
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Chetwind, Philip, publisher; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Daniel, Roger, printer; Warren, Alice, printer; Hayes, John, 1633 or 1634-1705, printer; Kinnear, John Gardiner, former owner; Thorpe, Thomas, 1791-1851, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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This book is commonly known as ́the third folio" and is the third edition, second issue, of the collected plays of William Shakespeare. The so-called ́first folió was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that were often edited...
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Glossarium eroticum linguae Latinae, sive, Theogoniae : legum et morum nuptialium apud Romanos explanatio nova ex interpretatione propria et impropria et differentiis in significatu fere duorum millium sermonum, ad intelligentiam poetarum et ethologorum tam antiquae quam integrae infimaeque latinitatis
Glossarium eroticum linguae Latinae, sive, Theogoniae : legum et morum nuptialium apud Romanos explanatio nova ex interpretatione propria et impropria et differentiis in significatu fere duorum millium sermonum, ad intelligentiam poetarum et ethologorum tam antiquae quam integrae infimaeque latinitatis
by Pierrugues, P. (Pierre); Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy quarterbound in black morocco-grained leather and papier tourniquet over boards (as described by Wolfe in Marbled papers). The armorial bookplate of the Barton Library is present on the front pastedown
Topics: Latin language, Latin language, Erotic literature
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Chloridia : rites to Chloris and her nymphs : personated in a masque, at court, by the Queenes Maiesty and Her Ladies at Shroue-tide, 1630
Chloridia : rites to Chloris and her nymphs : personated in a masque, at court, by the Queenes Maiesty and Her Ladies at Shroue-tide, 1630
by Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Walkley, Thomas, -1658? bookseller; Jolley, Thomas, former owner; Holgate, William, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Anonymous. By Ben Jonson
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Loues labours lost : a vvittie and pleasant comedie as it was acted by His Maiesties Seruants at the Blacke-Friers and the Globe
Loues labours lost : a vvittie and pleasant comedie as it was acted by His Maiesties Seruants at the Blacke-Friers and the Globe
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Stansby, William, active 1597-1638, printer; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Lewis, Charles, 1786-1836, binder; Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Signatures: A-I⁴.
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Parasitaster, or, The fawne : as it hath bene diuers times presented at the Blacke Friars, by the Children of the Queenes Maiesties Reuels
Parasitaster, or, The fawne : as it hath bene diuers times presented at the Blacke Friars, by the Children of the Queenes Maiesties Reuels
by Marston, John, 1575?-1634; Purfoot, Thomas, -1615, printer; Cotton, William, -1609, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Partly in verse
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The bird in a cage : a comedie, as it hath beene presented at the Phoenix in Drury-Lane
The bird in a cage : a comedie, as it hath beene presented at the Phoenix in Drury-Lane
by Shirley, James, 1596-1666; Alsop, Benjamin, printer; Fawcett, Thomas, fl. 1621-1643, printer; Cooke, William, fl. 1632-1642, bookseller
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Licensed in 1633 under title: The beauties. Cf. DNB
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797,...
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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A catalogue of plays, [manuscript] ca. 1752
A catalogue of plays, [manuscript] ca. 1752
by Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Ms., bound
Topics: English drama, English drama, English drama, English drama
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The works of Shakespeare : in eight volumes : collated with the oldest copies, and corrected, with notes, explanatory and critical
The works of Shakespeare : in eight volumes : collated with the oldest copies, and corrected, with notes, explanatory and critical
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, editor; Lintot, Henry, 1703-1758, bookseller; Hitch, Charles, -1764, bookseller; Corbet, Charles, Sir, 1734-1808, bookseller; Brindley, John, -1758, bookseller; New, E., active 18th century, bookseller; Van der Gucht, Gerard, 1696-1776, engraver; Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773, artist, engraver; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; J. and R. Tonson, bookseller; R. and B. Wellington (London, England),...
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Contains the plays only
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The cobler of Preston, a farce. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields.
The cobler of Preston, a farce. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields.
by Bullock, Christopher, 1690?-1724; Jeffries, B. Joy, Dr., former owner; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Taming of the shrew
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Founded on the introduction to Shakespeare's The taming of the shrew
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797,...
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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The workes of Beniamin Ionson
The workes of Beniamin Ionson
by Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Stansby, William, active 1597-1638, printer; Hole, William, -1624, engraver; Williams, John, former owner. MB; Williams, Mary, former owner. MB; Bracebridge, W., former owner. MB
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The main title page exists in three states, each with a variant imprint. Each play has a separate title page, some with multiple states, and numerous variants exist within the texts. See Greg, as well as Studies in bibliography vol. 40, pages 106-120, vol. 49, pages 149-168, and vol. 50, pages 408-409 for further information
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Les reveries, ou, Memoires sur l'art de la guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe, duc de Courlande et de Semigalle ..
Les reveries, ou, Memoires sur l'art de la guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe, duc de Courlande et de Semigalle ..
by Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750; Bonneville, Zacharie de Pazzi de, approximately 1710-approximately 1780, editor; Sibelius, Gerrit, 1734-1785, engraver; Gosse, Pierre, 1718-1794, publisher
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Supplement aux reveries ou memoires sur l'art de la guerre (15 p.) bound in at end, like at the time of publication
Topics: Military art and science, Weapons
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Five new playes, (viz.) : The madd couple well matcht : Novella : Court begger : City witt : Damoiselle
Five new playes, (viz.) : The madd couple well matcht : Novella : Court begger : City witt : Damoiselle
by Brome, Richard, -1652?; Brome, Alexander, 1620-1666, editor; Cross, Thomas, active 1632-1682, engraver; Roycroft, Thomas, -1677, printer; Moseley, Humphrey, -1661, bookseller; Marriot, Richard, active 17th century, bookseller; Dring, Thomas, -1695, bookseller; Feltham, Mary, former owner; Roxburghe, John Ker, Duke of, 1740-1804, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Partly in verse.
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The Duke of Millaine : a tragaedie as it hath beene often acted by His Maiesties Seruants, at the Blacke Friers
The Duke of Millaine : a tragaedie as it hath beene often acted by His Maiesties Seruants, at the Blacke Friers
by Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640; Alsop, Bernard, printer; Blackmore, Edward, -1658, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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In verse
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Othello, the Moor of Venice : a tragedy, as it hath been divers times acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers and now at the Theatre Royal, by His Majesties Servants
Othello, the Moor of Venice : a tragedy, as it hath been divers times acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers and now at the Theatre Royal, by His Majesties Servants
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Dryden, John, 1631-1700, editor; Bentley, Richard, -1697, bookseller; Magnes, Susanna, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Edited by John Dryden
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The scornful lady : a comedy as it is now acted at the Theater Royal, by His Majesties Servants
The scornful lady : a comedy as it is now acted at the Theater Royal, by His Majesties Servants
by Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625, author; Maxwell, Anne, active 1665-1675, printer; Roberts, Robert, -1702? printer; Newman, Dorman, bookseller; Collins, Thomas, active 1650-1682, bookseller; Neal, Simon, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Authors' names bracketed together on title page
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Remarks on the Hon. Edward Livingston's introductory report to his system of penal law, prepared for the State of Louisiana
Remarks on the Hon. Edward Livingston's introductory report to his system of penal law, prepared for the State of Louisiana
by Lewis, Seth, 1764-1848; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy: an inscription at the bottom of the title page reads, "Ed. Livingston, Washington City."
Topics: Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836, Criminal law
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The tragedy of Thierry King Of France, and his brother Theodoret : as it was diuerse times acted at the Blacke-Friers by the Kings Maiesties Seruants
The tragedy of Thierry King Of France, and his brother Theodoret : as it was diuerse times acted at the Blacke-Friers by the Kings Maiesties Seruants
by Fletcher, John, 1579-1625; Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640, author; Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616, author; Field, Nathan, 1587-1620?, attributed name; Daborne, Robert, -1628, attributed name; Webster, John, 1580?-1625? attributed name; Okes, Nicholas, printer; Walkley, Thomas, -1658? bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Printer's name from Greg
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The tragedy of Sir Walter Raleigh...
The tragedy of Sir Walter Raleigh...
by Sewell, George, d. 1726
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Frontispiece is engraved portrait of Walter Raleigh
Topic: Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
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The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorned with cuts. : Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq
The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six volumes. Adorned with cuts. : Revis'd and corrected, with an account of the life and writings of the author. By N. Rowe, Esq
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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General t.p. in v. 1 only; each volume and each play has special t.p
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M. VVilliam Shake-speare, his True chronicle history of the life and death of King Lear and his three daughters : with the vnfortunate life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Glocester, and his sullen and assumed humour of Tom of Bedlam : as it was plaid before the Kings Maiesty at White-Hall, upon S. Stephens night, in Christmas hollidaies by His Maiesties Seruants, playing vsually at the Globe on the Banck-Side
M. VVilliam Shake-speare, his True chronicle history of the life and death of King Lear and his three daughters : with the vnfortunate life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Glocester, and his sullen and assumed humour of Tom of Bedlam : as it was plaid before the Kings Maiesty at White-Hall, upon S. Stephens night, in Christmas hollidaies by His Maiesties Seruants, playing vsually at the Globe on the Banck-Side
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Jaggard, William, 1569-1623, printer; Pavier, Thomas, -1625, bookseller; Butter, Nathaniel, -1664; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB; Heber, Richard, 1773-1833, former owner. MB; Lewis, Charles, 1786-1836, binder. MB
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Signatures: A-L⁴.
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797,...
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant,...
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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A select collection of old plays
A select collection of old plays
by Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764, ed
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Title page vignette in all volumes
Topic: English drama

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